Hotel Rwanda Film Analysis

Hotel Rwanda was a 2h and 2 min movie released to the public eye on December 22, 2004. This filmed showed viewers a sociological problem dealing with racism within groups that lived, eat, breath and bathed on the same land. The move featured cruel and punishable by death actions involving two groups. One being of peace and willful kindness, another whose minds are shaped into hate and carrying out acts of genocide. Outside allied forces joined in to keep what little peace the country has had, however good news and bad blend so well in this movie it is hard at first to see a silver lining.
Paul Rusesabagina our main character is played by Don Cheadle, a Hutu who is married to a Tutsi wife Tatiana Rusesabagina, played by Sophie Okonedo. Paul

Rusesabagina is displayed as a somewhat known Hutu and his supplier George gives him the opportunity in scenes after the radio to join the Hutus, he states something that if missed doesn’t allow you to grasp the full intent of what the Hutus intend to do. He says to Paul “Politics is power, Hutu power and money.” After a few

Tomas warns Paul of a code “Cut the tall Trees” a code telling the Militia to go to war, Paul ensure his friend to not fear, however on the ride back home we see what little chaos has sparked the fire the film maker has yet to unleash. Paul finds all his Tutsi neighbors in his house, hiding from the Hutu militia, when day comes Paul here’s our antagonist George with his call to his militia saying “The cockroaches have killed our president, it is time now good Hutu’s to cut the tall trees, cut the tall trees now!” The film maker creates more suspense as the soldiers gather around Paul’s house to help with the cleansing of these cockroaches. Paul’s role is established at this point as he is our star Hutu that helps the Tutsi’s by using his Hotel to help rebels and innocents from the militia. As their food and supplies run short Paul asks for help through his connections. His help comes from the general and the President of Sesabagina. Paul balances his employees with threats and stern reinforcement to help keep the hotel and his refugees in